I am a 50 yr old that is tired of pain. I have 3 grandsons that I want to enjoy as they grow and as for now I have to be sitting just to hug them. I can not walk or stand for very long at all and doing strenuous activity is a big no no. To add to my previous intro. I am now 52, have a new granddaughter so really need to get myself in better shape. Was told in Aug that I need a complete knee replacement, unfortunately still being over 200lbs the VA will not approve it. Have to be at a certain ...

I am a 50 yr old that is tired of pain. I have 3 grandsons that I want to enjoy as they grow and as for now I have to be sitting just to hug them. I can not walk or stand for very long at all and doing strenuous activity is a big no no. To add to my previous intro. I am now 52, have a new granddaughter so really need to get myself in better shape. Was told in Aug that I need a complete knee replacement, unfortunately still being over 200lbs the VA will not approve it. Have to be at a certain BMI so I have recently been doing as much moving as I can to lose that dreaded last 10lbs to get to the 200 mark and once I am there I plan to continue to keep going till I am at a point that I don't feel extremely burdened. My only real problem is walking can be a painful experience in and out of water. Knowing what is wrong with the knee has not helped much but at least I know what that pinch I feel is.

My Goals:
I would like to lose weight to feel better and to make life easier. I am tired of being tired all the time and not being able to move much really does not help.

My Program:
I go to the YMCA almost every day to water walk. Began a Slow and Easy Aquasize class this week, Twice a week adding easy exercise should be another way to help me reach my goal and to learn how to live with the pain.

Personal Information:
I currently live in Pittsburg, Ks. which is in the S/E corner of Kansas only 30 miles from Joplin MO. When the tornado tore up Joplin I lived only 6 miles away. I have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Hi - saw that you joined our knee/hip replacement team! Glad to have you a part of our group. Stop by the hot tub and soak your weary joints and sit a spell and join in the conversation. If you're having or had surgery also stop by our when was or will be your surgery thread so that we may add you to our list! Again, Welcome and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Lynn Co-leader Knee/hip replacement team